ALGIERS, April 5, 2016 - The Algerian Sports Journalists Association
(AJSA), chaired by Omar Kharoum honored Fekrou Mr Kidane, an experienced African
sports journalist and current advisor to the president of CAF Issa Hayatou, for
his contribution to the development of sport and the sports press on the
continent throughout his rich career. President of AIPS Africa Michel Obi was
also recognized for his continent-wide efforts and work in restructuring and raising
the level of the profession on the continent. The ASJA ceremony took place on
the sidelines of the African journalists seminar held in Algiers from 2-4 April
2016, with the main topic being "Ethics and the ethics of sports
journalist and the coverage of a large multi-sports event". The seminar
was inaugurated by former sports journalist and Communications Minister Hamid
Grine.